It’s gold and silver for Countrywide

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Countrywide Residential Lettings, the UK’s largest lettings agency, scooped the Gold award in three top categories - Large Lettings Agency of the Year, Employer of the Year and Property Management Company of the Year, at The Negotiator Awards 2014.

The letting agent was also delighted to receive the silver award for Innovator of the Year.

Countrywide Residential Lettings, of which Austin & Wyatt is part of, fought off strong competition from over 360 entries to win the awards at the gala ceremony, which was held at The London Hilton Hotel on Tuesday. November 4.

The awards are voted for by an independent panel of industry experts and attended by the property industry’s brightest talent.

Commenting on the success Daniel Letzer, branch manager of Austin & Wyatt Southsea said: ‘We are delighted to scoop these top awards. It is a testament to the ongoing commitment of our staff that our expertise in so many areas has been recognised by a panel of industry judges. This years’ result is our best yet having been shortlisted for four awards and awarded three gold awards and a silver.

‘This is our fourth year that Countrywide Residential Lettings has been named Large Lettings Agency of the Year since 2009, which again shows our continued and dedicated commitment to the industry and our customers.’

The Negotiator Awards 2014 was attended by over 700 guests and was presented by actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong.

A silent auction was also held, with proceeds going to the national charity Crisis, which is dedicated to helping eliminate the causes of homelessness.

If you would like to contact our award winning branch about letting your property or if require further information about the local property market, contact our team on (023) 9229 6022 or go to lettings.southsea@austinwyattcountrywide.co.uk